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1. Whāika tahi: Kāwanataka | Goal one: Strong leadership

To show strong, determined leadership that will achieve the Māori and Tiriti-focused priorities and goals of Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.

2. Whāika rua: Rakapūtaka | Goal two: Partnership

To pursue strong, trust-based partnerships with mana whenua and other Iwi or Māori communities and entities with whom Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka holds formal relationships.

3. Whāika toru: Mana Ōrite | Goal three: Equality

To seek equality for Māori across the range of activities at Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka in fulfilment of Ko te tuatoru (Article III) of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, an equitable environment for Māori staff and students will flourish.

4. Whāika whā: Tino Rakatirataka | Goal four: Sovereignty

To increase the use of te reo and tikanga Māori (Māori language and cultural practices) across each level of the University.

For further information please contact

Professor Michelle Thompson-Fawcett (Associate Dean Māori)
Tel +64 3 479 8762
Email michelle.thompson-fawcett@otago.ac.nz

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